The River Tyne at dusk, with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Baltic Centre and Newcastle Quayside beneath a pink and blue sky.

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Places to Shop

From stylish shopping centres and independent boutiques to lively indoor markets, Newcastle and Sunderland offer something for every shopper. Discover well-known high-street brands alongside unique independent retailers, with everything from fashion and beauty to gifts, homeware and more.

Put your best foot forward and prepare to shop ‘til you drop!

Newcastle

Eldon Square

Located in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Eldon Square is a large, indoor shopping centre with a wealth of high-street stores and restaurants. It also hosts a range of exciting events.

Green steel arch of the Tyne Bridge spanning a street between stone buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne

Northumberland Street

Immerse yourself in Newcastle city centre’s premier high street shopping experience, where you’ll find major department stores, high street fashion, food and drink. You can access Eldon Square from Northumberland Street.

Pedestrians on a broad Newcastle city centre street lined with historic stone buildings, with a rainbow flag flying beneath a cloudy sky.

Grey Street & Central Arcade

Located in Newcastle’s city centre, running from Grey’s Monument to the Quayside, Grey Street is one of the most beautiful Georgian streets in Britain. Central Arcade can be found just off Grey Street. This attractive Edwardian shopping arcade is filled with a range of luxury and unique retailers, nestled amongst spectacular 20th-century tilework, stained glass and mosaic floors.

Shoppers walk past decorated Christmas market stalls beneath Grey’s Monument in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Grainger Market

Open every Monday to Saturday, this bustling historic market has operated since 1835. Expect a vibrant scene with plenty of independent shops, eateries and market stalls. For customers with sensory issues, its ‘Slow Shopping’ initiative runs every Saturday from 2-4 pm with no music and less noise.

Shoppers walking through a bright indoor shopping centre with shopfronts, escalators and large planters

Gateshead Metrocentre

Discover over 270 stores, 60 places to eat and a host of leisure attractions at the Gateshead Metrocentre, the second-largest shopping centre in the UK.

Sunderland

Glass-fronted entrance to Bridges shopping centre with its name displayed above the doors

The Bridges

Home to over 90 stores, the glass-fronted Bridges shopping centre is one of Sunderland’s best-known indoor shopping destinations. You’ll find all the popular high street stores, department stores and an excellent selection of places to eat and drink.

Mackie’s Corner

Located in the heart of Sunderland, the newly renovated Mackie’s Corner is home to a range of independent, boutique shops and fantastic places to eat. It’s a great place to shop, sit, sip and watch the world go by.

Shopper carrying colourful bags on an escalator in a shopping centre

The Galleries

Situated in the heart of Washington, a short distance from the hotel, The Galleries shopping centre features over 120 stores, dining options and leisure facilities.

Dalton Park

Discover over 65 world-famous brands including fashion, homewear and beauty at Dalton Park outlet retail centre. Brands include Adidas, Levi's, Molton Brown, The Entertainer and Tommy Hilfiger.